B Dasher

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B Dasher
B Dasher from Mario Kart Tour
The B Dasher, in Mario Kart Tour
Strong stats Acceleration, Weight, Items (MKDS)
Speed, Handling (MK7)
Speed, Weight (MK8 and MK8D)
Average stats Speed, Handling, Drift (MKDS)
Weight (MK7)
Handling (MK8)
None (MK8D)
Weak stats None (MKDS)
Acceleration, Off-Road (MK7)
Acceleration, Traction (MK8)
Acceleration, Handling, Traction (MK8D)
Appears in Mario Kart DS, Mario Kart 7, Mario Kart 8 (DLC Pack 1), Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (spirit cameo), Mario Kart Tour

The B Dasher is a kart in the Mario Kart series. It is a long, skinny, white kart with a red stripe along the front and a massive engine block with four large exhaust pipes. The emblem is located on the hood. It appears on the box art of Mario Kart DS, and it resembles a classic 1960s Formula 1 car, specifically the Honda RA272, the first Japanese car to win a Formula One race. It is the first vehicle in the series to have a racing car design, a feature that has become a staple in subsequent games. Its name is most likely a reference to the controls of the side-scrolling platform games, in which the player presses and holds the B button to dash. The B Button button on the Super Famicom and Super Nintendo Entertainment System is also used for acceleration in Super Mario Kart.

In Mario Kart Wii, there is a kart called the B Dasher Mk. 2 (Sprinter in its North American version, which is the B Dasher's Dutch name), which makes it the B Dasher's successor. The Circuit Special is another successor of the B Dasher, as it is called "Sprinter 2.0" in Dutch, and could possibly be a successor of the B Dasher Mk. 2 from Mario Kart Wii as well. The Zucchini is similar in design to the B Dasher, but with a very different paint job.

History

Mario Kart series

Mario Kart DS

Mario on his B Dasher from Mario Kart DS
The B Dasher in its first appearance, Mario Kart DS

The B Dasher is a kart in Mario Kart DS. It is Mario's default signature kart. Like the Standard MR, it is balanced in stats and has average speed, handling and drift, good acceleration, and high items and weight; it is one of the heaviest karts in the game. Its speed is tied with the Power Flower; its acceleration is tied with the Royale; its weight is tied with the Streamliner; and its handling and drift are tied with the Zipper. In a minor note, despite its appearance would suggest, it has a weak-sounding two stroke engine, which is the same as Standard Kart. Any characters can use the B Dasher after all gold trophies in 150cc Mirror Mode have been obtained, though Daisy and Waluigi can use this kart after the player has obtained all gold trophies in 150cc Nitro or Retro Grand Prix.

Mario Kart 7

The B Dasher, as it appears in Mario Kart 7

The B Dasher reappears in Mario Kart 7 as an unlockable vehicle and is noticeably more powerful than in Mario Kart DS. It features a speed and handling boost, but its acceleration and off-road stats are hindered during the process. In fact, the B Dasher is tied with the Blue Seven and Bolt Buggy for having the lowest acceleration of all kart bodies. However, it is tied with the Blue Seven, Bruiser, and Zucchini for having the highest speed of all kart bodies and is the fastest kart body to have a positive handling boost and to not have a negative impact on the air speed stat, though it is also the fastest kart body of the four to affect off-road negatively.

It now has a four stroke engine with a large block in the back, resembling an inline-four engine. The engine's sound is shared with the Mini Beast, Wild Wing, and Flame Flyer from Mario Kart Wii.

Equipping the B Dasher with Standard tires makes it resemble the original Mario Kart DS version.

Mario Kart 8 / Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

The B Dasher as it appears in the first Mario Kart 8 Add-On Pack
Red Yoshi, driving the B Dasher on GBA Mario Circuit

The B Dasher once again returns in Mario Kart 8 as part of the first downloadable content pack, The Legend of Zelda × Mario Kart 8. It uses the same exact stats as the Mach 8, Sports Coupe, Circuit Special, Gold Standard, and P-Wing. The design remains unchanged, aside from the engine being larger and more visible within the exhausts. Normally, it does not possess headlights, but it will gain headlights if racing on a track with dark areas, located between the front wheels and body. Its sound suggests that it is possibly powered by a four-cylinder engine. The B Dasher has a noticeable difference in that the exhaust noise is louder and more audible compared to others. It additionally shares the same engine sound with the P-Wing, resembling that of a DOHC V8 engine.

In Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, it is unlocked randomly by collecting coins, and its stats have been altered so that it now only boosts speed, weight, and anti-gravity speed while hindering every single other stat. The acceleration, handling, and mini-turbo are worsened, while the traction is slightly better than before. The B Dasher now only shares its stats with the Circuit Special and P-Wing. A CPU Mario and Pauline are occasionally seen using this body paired with the Standard tires.

Mario Kart Tour

The B Dasher returns in Mario Kart Tour where it is classified as a High-End kart. It uses the Pipe Frame's tires to match its appearance in Mario Kart DS. The B Dasher increases the duration of Dash Panel boosts and the number of points earned for using Dash Panels. The game also introduces five variants named the Black B Dasher, Kabuki Dasher, Red B Dasher, Black Kabuki Dasher, and Gold B Dasher; all five karts share the High-End classification.

Since its introduction in the New York Tour, the B Dasher has appeared in all regular tour pipes, including the All-Clear Pipe, and has been a part of the Daily Selects set. It has also been obtainable through other means, listed below by tour.

# Tour Availability

1 Summer Festival Tour B Dasher Pipe
2 1st Anniversary Tour Token Shop
50 event tokens
3 Los Angeles Tour (2021) Gold gift
100 Grand Stars
4 2nd Anniversary Tour Token Shop
100 event tokens
5 Mario vs. Luigi Tour (2022) Gold gift
40 Grand Stars

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

The B Dasher is an Ace-class support spirit in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. It uses its artwork from Mario Kart 7. It takes up one support slot, increasing the power of its user's neutral special moves (for example, Mario's Fireball) when used. The spirit's battle takes place on Figure-8 Circuit, where the player has to face off against a team of Marios who can deal damage by running into the player.

Profiles and statistics

Mario Kart series

Mario Kart DS

Speed: 58/100
Acceleration: 69/100
Weight: 73/100
Handling: 52/100
Drift: 55/100
Items: 100/100

Mario Kart 7

  • Speed: +0.5
  • Sea Speed: -0.5
  • Air Speed: 0
  • Acceleration: -0.5
  • Weight: 0
  • Handling: +0.25
  • Sea Handling: 0
  • Air Handling: 0
  • Off-Road: -0.25
  • Mini-Turbo: 0
  • Stability: 0
  • Drift: 0

Mario Kart 8

  • Ground Speed: +0.5
  • Water Speed: +0.25
  • Air Speed: +0.5
  • Anti-Gravity Speed: +0.25
  • Acceleration: -0.25
  • Weight: +0.25
  • Ground Handling: 0
  • Water Handling: 0
  • Air Handling: 0
  • Anti-Gravity Handling: -0.25
  • Traction: -1
  • Mini-Turbo: -0.5

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

  • Ground Speed: +0.5
  • Water Speed: -0.5
  • Air Speed: -0.25
  • Anti-Gravity Speed: +0.25
  • Acceleration: -0.75
  • Weight: +0.25
  • Ground Handling: -0.5
  • Water Handling: -0.25
  • Air Handling: -0.75
  • Anti-Gravity Handling: -0.25
  • Traction: -0.5
  • Mini-Turbo: -0.75

Mario Kart Tour

Statistics
Special skill Dash Panel Plus icon from Mario Kart Tour Dash Panel Plus
Favorite courses
(Bonus points ×2)
SNES Mario Circuit 1 from Mario Kart Tour
SNES Mario Circuit 1
3DS Cheep Cheep Lagoon T from Mario Kart Tour
3DS Cheep Cheep Lagoon T
SNES Mario Circuit 3R/T from Mario Kart Tour
SNES Mario Circuit 3R/T
3DS Toad Circuit from Mario Kart Tour
3DS Toad Circuit
3DS Toad Circuit R from Mario Kart Tour
3DS Toad Circuit R
3DS Daisy Hills from Mario Kart Tour
3DS Daisy Hills
3DS Mario Circuit from Mario Kart Tour
3DS Mario Circuit
Tokyo Blur 3R from Mario Kart Tour
Tokyo Blur 3R
RMX Rainbow Road 2R from Mario Kart Tour
RMX Rainbow Road 2R
N64 Luigi Raceway from Mario Kart Tour
N64 Luigi Raceway
Favored courses
(Bonus points ×1.5)
SNES Mario Circuit 1R from Mario Kart Tour
SNES Mario Circuit 1R*
SNES Mario Circuit 1T from Mario Kart Tour
SNES Mario Circuit 1T*
GCN Yoshi Circuit T from Mario Kart Tour
GCN Yoshi Circuit T**
New York Minute R from Mario Kart Tour
New York Minute R
New York Minute R/T from Mario Kart Tour
New York Minute R/T
SNES Donut Plains 1T from Mario Kart Tour
SNES Donut Plains 1T***
RMX Mario Circuit 1R/T from Mario Kart Tour
RMX Mario Circuit 1R/T**
Tokyo Blur 3 from Mario Kart Tour
Tokyo Blur 3
Tokyo Blur 3T from Mario Kart Tour
Tokyo Blur 3T
RMX Rainbow Road 2T from Mario Kart Tour
RMX Rainbow Road 2T
Wii Maple Treeway R/T from Mario Kart Tour
Wii Maple Treeway R/T
RMX Ghost Valley 1R/T from Mario Kart Tour
RMX Ghost Valley 1R/T
Los Angeles Laps 2 from Mario Kart Tour
Los Angeles Laps 2
Singapore Speedway 2R/T from Mario Kart Tour
Singapore Speedway 2R/T
Sydney Sprint 3T from Mario Kart Tour
Sydney Sprint 3T
GBA Battle Course 1 from Mario Kart Tour
GBA Battle Course 1
Athens Dash from Mario Kart Tour
Athens Dash
Athens Dash 2 from Mario Kart Tour
Athens Dash 2
Athens Dash 3 from Mario Kart Tour
Athens Dash 3

* indicates a favored course upgraded to a favorite course after reaching level 3. ** indicates a favored course upgraded to a favorite course after reaching level 6.
*** indicates a favored course upgraded to a favorite course after reaching level 8.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Spirit
#85 B Dasher
An artwork of Metal Mario's signature kart. Series/game Mario Kart Series
Type Support
Slots 1
Class Ace
Strength / effect(s) Neutral Special ↑
How to obtain Spirit Board
Spirit battle Opponent(s) Mario x3
Conditions

Rule: Uncontrollable Speed

  • All fighters move faster and can't stop quickly
  • The enemy can deal damage by dashing into you
Stage Figure-8 Circuit
Song Circuit - Mario Kart 7

Gallery

Mario Kart DS

Mario Kart 7

Mario Kart 8

Mario Kart Tour

Miscellaneous

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese ダッシュ[?]
Bī Dasshu
B Dash
Chinese (simplified) B冲刺[?]
B Chōngcì
B Sprint
Chinese (traditional) B衝刺[?]
B Chōngcì
B Sprint
Dutch Sprinter[?] Sprinter, probably from the B Dasher Mk. 2, which is named Sprinter in the North American English version of Mario Kart Wii. Sprinter also means someone who runs fast.
French Intrépide[?] Intrepid
German Bolide[?] Racing Car
Italian Fulmine[?] Lightning
Korean B대시[?]
B Daesi
B Dash
Portuguese (NOA) Corisco[?] Lightning
Portuguese (NOE) Turbólide[?] An aggregation of turbo and bólide ("racing car")
Russian Турбо B[?]
Turbo B
Turbo B
Spanish Rayo GTI[?] Thunderbolt GTI; GTI stands for Gran Turismo Inyección (Gran Turismo Injection)

Trivia

See also